No Smoking Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign prohibits smoking in the designated area, protecting occupants from fire hazards and the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.

Also commonly referred to as a Smoking Prohibited sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Smoking
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Office buildings, hospital entrances, public transport vehicles, indoor retail premises
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP051

Where Should a No Smoking Sign Be Used?
Office buildings, hospital entrances, public transport vehicles, indoor retail premises

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: A No Smoking sign should be displayed wherever smoking is legally prohibited or poses a fire or health risk, such as enclosed public spaces, workplaces, and areas where flammable materials are present. It communicates a clear legal and safety obligation to staff, visitors, and the public, helping organisations comply with smoke-free legislation.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a No Smoking sign mean?
A No Smoking sign instructs people that smoking is not permitted in that area, whether for legal compliance, fire safety, or the protection of others from second-hand smoke.

Where should a No Smoking sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near office buildings, hospital entrances, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Smoking sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “No Smoking” and “Smoking Prohibited”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Smoking Prohibited” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.